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Arrange the following major mountain peaks of the Western Ghats in sequential order from North to South based on their latitudinal position:

  1. 1Kalsubai
  2. 2Kudremukh
  3. 3Anamudi
  4. 4Agasthyamalai

Answer

The correct sequential order from North to South is Kalsubai, followed by Kudremukh, Anamudi, and Agasthyamalai.
Tracing the Western Ghats mountain chain from North to South, Kalsubai (Maharashtra, ~19.6° N) forms the northernmost point, followed by Kudremukh (Karnataka, ~13.2° N), Anamudi (Kerala, ~10.17° N), and Agasthyamalai (Kerala/Tamil Nadu, ~8.62° N) at the southern end.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical region and latitude of Kalsubai Peak.
Kalsubai lies in the Sahyadri Range of Maharashtra at approximately 19°36' N latitude.
This establishes the northernmost peak in the given set.
2
Determine the latitude of Kudremukh Peak.
Kudremukh is situated in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka at approximately 13°13' N latitude.
This places Kudremukh south of the Sahyadris of Maharashtra but north of the Nilgiri and Anaimalai complexes.
3
Determine the latitude of Anamudi Peak.
Anamudi is located in the Anaimalai Hills of Kerala at approximately 10°10' N latitude.
Positioned south of the Palghat Gap, it lies south of Kudremukh.
4
Determine the latitude of Agasthyamalai Peak.
Agasthyamalai is located in the Ashambu Hills on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border at approximately 8°37' N latitude.
This confirms Agasthyamalai as the southernmost peak among the given options.

Key Concept

Latitudinal spatial distribution of Western Ghats relief features across state boundaries.
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State Geography and Physical Features

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